Search Results: Titles starting with W from Ground Zero Books

Old Tappan, NJ: Revell, [1973]. First? Edition. First? Printing. Hardcover. Fair/fair. 21 cm, 224 pages. Illus., book somewhat cocked, DJ worn, soiled, small edge tears, & chips. Signed by the author and inscribed by Criswell. Foreword by Billy Graham.

Philadelphia, PA: W. A. Haeberle. Presumed one of a limited edition of 500. Single sheet, printed on one side. Fair. The format is approximately 7.75 inches by 3.125 inches. Rare surviving example of a limited edition photography advertisement/coupon. This is a coupon "Good until used." and at the left side is a detachable portion with sections for Number, Name and address. Tears at right edge and center bottom. Small piece missing at left side. This has been folded in the middle. The text on this coupon reads No.____ No extra charge for Children Good until used. W. H. Haeberle (Successor to Saiber & Co. No. 210 North eighth St. opposite Bijou Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. Open Sundays from 10 to 4 o'clock. The latest discovery in Photography is the PEERLESS + ENLARGEMENT. The beauty and life-like color speak for itself. In order to make this beautiful were generally know we will put our 500 to those holding these tickets at the following low rates: The holder of this Ticker, M_____is entitled to one… Read More

n.p.: n.p., 1986. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. Very good.. 2.75 inch by 3.5 inch black and white photo of Harriman tipped in as frontis. This rare item contains the Homily delivered by The Right Reverend Paul Moore, Jr., Bishop of New York at the Funeral Service, Saint Thomas Church, New York CIty, July 29, 1986, together with Eulogies delivered by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Honorable Edward M. Kennedy, Honorable Cyrus R. Vance, Honorable Clark Clifford at the Memorial Service, Washington Cathedral, Washington, D.C., September 16, 1986 and Tributes delivered by Honorable Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr, The Speaker, Honorable Thomas S. Foley, The Majority Whip in the Chamber of the United States House of Representatives for the "Special Order of the United States House of Representatives as a Tribute to GOvernor W. Averell Harriman", Washignton, D.C., September 16, 1986.

New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgets University Press, 1962. First? Edition. First? Printing. fair, fair. 148, illus., chapter notes, index, front endpaper removed, front board weak, red "X" on half-title, DJ worn, torn, and soiled. Piece missing in front DJ. The study is, in a sense, an interpretation of Howells' view of the American scene between 1889 and 1894 as seen through the eyes of a Christianized Greek traveler. The author is described on the DJ as "one of the foremost authorities on Howells" and has published widelyon him.

New York: Privately printed, 1979. Hardcover. good condition/good. A. Derso. 24 cm, 271, illus., DJ somewhat worn and soiled: edge wear/chips. A biography of the patriarch of American conservatism, the father of the editor of National Review--written by the latter and by one of his sisters.

New York: Privately printed, 1979. very good, good. A. Derso. 24 cm, 271, illus.

Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1981. First Printing. good, good. 495, illus., footnotes, bibliography, sources of quotations, index, front endpaper somewhat scuffed, DJ somewhat soiled & edges worn.

Evansville, IN: Mead Johnson & Company, Nutritional Division, 1979. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Wraps. Good. One sheet, approximately 17 inches by 11 inches, folded in half, resulting in four pages. There is some wear and soiling. There is more information on pages 1 and 2 than on pages 3 and 4. This issue of Notes addresses Survey results that show early introduction of solids was still common. There is discussion of the results showing that mothers introduce solid foods into the infant's diet generally sooner than the WIC professionals recommend. This is in part due to family influence that 'the infant was ready' ready for solid foods and the mother's decision, at times influence by a belief that infant's sleep better once solid are introduced into their diet. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up… Read More

Baton Rouge, LA: LA State University Press, c1991. First Printing. very good, very good. 24 cm, 236, illus.

New York: Hyperion, c2000. First Edition. First Printing. good, good. 25 cm, 370, DJ soiled, rear DJ crinkled, several interior pages crinkled and several page corners turned, slight weakness to front board.

New York: Hyperion, c2000. First Edition. First Printing. very good, very good. 25 cm, 370.

New York: Fairchild Publications, Inc, 2006. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Rear cover creased at corner. Mailing label removed from front cover with scuffing.. Thompson, Michael (Cover photographer). 354 p. Includes illustrations. Many illustrations in color. Front cover is a fold-out. Insert between page 68 and 69. Cover story on Janet Jackson: "SHe's slimmed down and fallen in love, but can she get her rhythm back? "

London: T. Werner Laurie Ltd, 1930. First Printing. fair. 249, pages somewhat darkened, boards and spine soiled, small tears to top edge of spine.

Washington, D.C.: American University Radio. Presumed First Issuance thus. Bookmark. Very good. Format is approximately 6 inches by 2 inches. American University Radio (WAMU 88.5) on front of bookmark on colorful (10 colors) background; Information on Washington, D.C. as one of the most well-read cities in the country on the back of he bookmark. WAMU 88.5 is the leading public radio station for NPR news and information in the greater Washington D.C. area. WAMU is member-supported, professionally-staffed, and licensed to American University. Since 1961, WAMU 88.5 has provided programming to an audience of listeners that now totals almost 1 million listeners on-air, online, and on demand. Deeply committed to the D.C. metro area, WAMU 88.5 produces regular and special programming that reflects the unique environment of our region. A�bookmark�is a thin marker, commonly made of�card,�leather, or�fabric, used to keep a reader's place in a�book�and to enable them to easily return to it. According to… Read More

McLean, VA: RANY Company, [1971]. good. Approx. 800, wraps, covers somewhat worn and soiled, edges soiled. Inscribed by the author (Honour). Complete subtitle: A compendium in dictionary format of acronyms and abbreviations encountered in the Washington military-industrial complex, the Washington scene of action, and throughout the world where U.S. forces and supporting industry are located. Important reference work to aid in interpreting jargon during the Vietnam War.

Houston, TX: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center, c2010. Patches. Very good. Oval shape, approximately 5 inches in maximum length and 3 inches in maximum width. Center is an image of the aircraft looking down upon it. At the top of the oval is "WB" to the left of the aircraft nose and "57F" to the right. The letters "NASA" is over the left wing and the letters "JSC" are over the right wing. Under the left wing is the word "Long" and under the right wing is the word "Wing". The field is largely blue with a gold border. Lettering is in red, white, and gold. The NASA WB-57 Program provides unique, high-altitude airborne platforms to US Government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial customers in order to support scientific research and advanced technology development and testing at locations around the world. Mission examples include atmospheric and earth science, ground mapping, cosmic dust collection, rocket launch support, and test bed operations for future… Read More

Houston, TX: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center, c2010. Decal/Sticker. Very good. Decal/sticker with backing that can be removes so that adhesive side and be affixed to an appropriate surface. Oval shape, approximately 6 inches in maximum length and 3 inches in maximum width. Center is an image of the aircraft looking down upon it. At the top of the oval is "WB" to the left of the aircraft nose and "57F" to the right. The letters "NASA" is over the left wing and the letters "JSC" are over the right wing. Under the left wing is the word "Long" and under the right wing is the word "Wing". The field is largely blue with a gold border. Lettering is in red, white, and gold. The NASA WB-57 Program provides unique, high-altitude airborne platforms to US Government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial customers in order to support scientific research and advanced technology development and testing at locations around the world. Mission examples include atmospheric… Read More

Houston, TX: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center, WB-57 Program Office, c2010. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Brochure. Very good. Format is approximately one sheet, 11 inches by 8.5 inches, folded in half, resulting in four panels, approximately 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches. Label related to WB-57 Program Office affixed on back panel. Illustrations (most in color) . Front panel had the document title and is mostly a photo from slightly above for the WB-57 in flight over water. The interior two panels provides a Program Overview and Payload Integration Locations, with captioned image of the plane from underneath, three payload photographs, and a photograph of the plane on the ground with crew members in the forefront. The rear panel has technical information on Performance and Capabilities with dimensional diagrams, and contact details for getting additional information. The NASA WB-57 Program provides unique, high-altitude airborne platforms to US Government… Read More

Arlington, VA: Greater Washington Education Telecommunications Association, 2019. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Wraps. Fair. Format is approximately 7 inches by 11 inches. 16 pages, plus covers. Decorative covers. Some moisture rippling, wear and soiling to front cover. Front cover highlights American Experience Chasing the Moon, Special Three-Night Event Marks 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing. Pages 2 and 3 highlight "Summer of Space on WETA TV 26/HD with a discussion of Special Programming Marks Moon Landing Anniversary. There is a list of 14 programming items (not including repeats). In addition to Chasing the Moon: American Experience, there are programs on 8 Days: To the Moon and Back; NOVA: The Planets; Space Men: American Experience; NOVA, Back to the Moon; NOVA: Apollo's Daring Mission; Beyond a Year in Space; and The Frathest--Voyager in Space. There are, of course, the usual monthly WETA content for viewers as well. WETA-TV, virtual channel 26 (UHF digital channel 31), is… Read More

World Health Organization, 2005. Wraps. Very good. No dust jacket as issued.. Fattier, J-C.. 56 pages. Illustrations. References. Index. The WHO Recommended Classificaiton of Pesticides by Hazard was approved by the 28th World Health Assembly in 1975 and has since gained wide acceptance. This publication is associated with the INternational Programme on Chemical Safety and the Inter-Organization Programmed for the Sound Management Chemicals (a cooperative agreement among UNEP, ILO, FAO, WHO, UNIDO, UNITAR @ OECD.